Monthly Archives: June 2008

Five on Friday (alright Saturday but whose counting?)

Posted on June 28, 2008 by

1.  Hot, hot, hot here in Southern Maryland. 2. So exciting to see small boy taking safe risks like jumping off the diving board and diving off the side of the pool into the deep end. There is something to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Maryland

Posted on June 26, 2008 by

I am at the Leonardtown Library and have met all the children’s librarians and their assistants. We have our library cards and I now I am reconnecting with the world. We got here on Sunday after an all-day drive from … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Five on Friday

Posted on June 20, 2008 by

1. “I’m moving” is a good excuse for many things. Especially the emotional roller coaster that I’m on. It swings from I’m-all-business-and-have-a-”to do”-list-to-complete to I-need-a-two-hour-nap-and-a-good-cry. 2. Many things feel like “lasts”. This is last time I’m… (fill in the blank.) … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Late

Posted on June 16, 2008 by

It is late for me but I feel that I have to post just to say that I’ve written something today. Generally I take the weekends off but get right back to work on Monday. This day was just packed … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Friday Five

Posted on June 13, 2008 by

1. Roar! is off my desk and with my agent. I’m eager to hear his feedback and hope, hope, hope he likes it. Cross your fingers for me. 2. Because Roar! is off my desk I brought my sewing machine … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Passion and politics

Posted on June 11, 2008 by

chaoticcentury  left me a reply to my Sexism and the Media post and I felt that I should respond. Sometimes when our writing comes from passion it needs a few revisions to get from the heart to the page. Perhaps … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Sexism in the Media

Posted on June 7, 2008 by

I have been reading the novel “The Other Boleyn Girl.” In the novel, the author does a fabulous job of showing the oppression of women by their husbands and family without preaching. I always close the book for the night … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Illustration Revision

Posted on June 6, 2008 by

Thanks to friends who gave feedback. Here’s a new copy. Click for a bigger image. Click here for earlier draft. OOps. Just realized the rake color is cut by the geraniums. I’ll fix that.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Art Show!

Posted on June 6, 2008 by

When I got to the school, the teacher I was suppose to replace was there and wasn’t actually attending her conference so I’m home. I hope you’ll follow the link to see pictures of my children’s art work. Mrs. Moll … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Illustration Revisions Coming Along

Posted on June 6, 2008 by

I’ve come so far this week in the revision of my picture book dummy. Too bad I have to substitute teach today. I’d like to spend the time finishing one more illo and assembling the book. I’m eager to send … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment